Kings Mall Shopping Center
Featured Commercial Project
Kings Mall Shopping Center
CertaPro Painters of Cincinnati was contracted to paint the metal storefront of Kings Mall Shopping Center in Cincinnati in May 2021. The metal storefront roof was fading, peeling and looked outdated with the original blue color. It also clashed with the signs of the current businesses in the shopping center. It was improved with gray color and making it last with all of the prep work done.
The prep work involved pressure washing and scraping certain areas of peeling paint. We had to prime the surface with an acrylic rust inhibiting primer then apply two finish coatings of the new gray color. We had to be mindful of the foot traffic and car traffic of the shopping center visitors. We had to use a water trailer for the pressure washing because there was not a water source available. We painted with a special technique, making sure when the paint sets in, there are no streaks or visual patterns. We used a water trailer for the pressure washing. We needed to use scaffolding and harnesses for safety purposes while being on the roof.
Challenges
The exterior was outdated, fading, peeling and showed signs of wear. With foot traffic in the area, we had to corral work to allow for daily business activities.
PROJECT INVOLVEMENT
- Preparation – Acrylic rust inhibiting primer.
- Painting – Utilization of a painting technique to make sure no patterns or streaks are visible.
PROJECT TIMELINE
May 2021, 1 week
Before Images
The exterior showed signs of wear and damage including peeling, fading and discoloration. Our team took pictures before work started.
